Paraffin Wax

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf wind
Hydrocarbon
gptkbp:appearance White or colorless, odorless, tasteless, waxy solid
gptkbp:aroma Odorless
gptkbp:biodegradable Non-biodegradable
gptkbp:CASNumber 8002-74-2
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CnH2n+2 (n=20–40)
gptkbp:color White
gptkbp:component cycloalkanes
isoalkanes
n-alkanes
gptkbp:density 0.9 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredBy gptkb:Carl_Reichenbach
gptkbp:discoveredIn 1830
gptkbp:EC_number 232-315-6
gptkbp:flammability Flammable
gptkbp:flavor Tasteless
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Paraffin Wax
gptkbp:mainConstituent Saturated hydrocarbons
gptkbp:meltingPoint 46–68°C (115–154°F)
gptkbp:molecularWeight ~300–400 g/mol
gptkbp:obtainedFrom Coal
Petroleum
Oil shale
gptkbp:otherName gptkb:Paraffin
Paraffinum
Petroleum wax
Solid paraffin
gptkbp:solubility Insoluble
gptkbp:solubilityInBenzene Soluble
gptkbp:solubilityInEther Soluble
gptkbp:structureType gptkb:Crystalline
gptkbp:toxicity Low
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:Crayons
cosmetic product
Candle making
Food additive
Electrical insulation
Polishes
Coating for waxed cloth
Coating for waxed paper
Sealing jars
Therapeutic heat treatment
gptkbp:usedIn Lubricants
Rubber industry
Matchsticks
Histology
Textile finishing
Cheese coating
Ski wax
Surfboard wax
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Numaligarh_Refinery
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6